NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS MINUTES Monday, November 21, 202
NEWCASTLE CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MINUTES
Monday, November 21, 2022
Mayor Pam Gualtieri called this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Those present were Mayor Gualtieri; Council members Don Steveson, Ann McColley, Daren Downs, Lance Miles and Tyrel Owens. Also present were City Attorney Dublin Hughes, Public Works Supervisor Greg Stumpff and City Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Haggerty.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve the minutes of the regular meeting and
executive session of Monday, November 7, 2022. Motion carried.
NOMINATIONS FOR RECOGNITION: Naomi Miglia for her 37 years of service with the Newcastle Recreation Board.
CERTIFICATES OF RECOGNITION: None
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—IN WRITING:
Greg James submitted a letter of interest to fill the open seat on the Newcastle Planning and Zoning Board vacated by Mark Williams. Ann McColley moved, seconded Don Steveson to appoint Greg James to the open seat. Motion carried.
Newcastle Area Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter informing their members of the resignations of Barbie Turner and Sandy Martin, stating that they may have to dissolve the board if replacements are not found prior to December 31st. The Parade of Lights may also, need to be canceled. Water Sprague was present, he stated that he had spoken with Garrett Borton, who was hopeful that the positions would be filled and that the Lighted Parade would be held.
CITIZEN’S BUSINESS—VERBAL: None
MAYOR/COUNCIL REPORTS:
Councilman Owens reported on the Chapter 56 Permit. He is still waiting on numbers from Wildlife Biologist, Joe Sandrini.
Councilman Owens reported that RCAP is moving forward with a grant application for an economic development study.
Mayor Gualtieri referenced Ordinance No. 6, Series 2022 which heading reads AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF NEWCASTLE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 13 SERIES 1985 AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; The keeping of chickens shall be allowed subject to certain criteria.Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Lance Miles to pass Ordinance No. 6, Series 2022. Much
discussion was had. Motion carried. Councilman Don Steveson was opposed.
DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Mayor Gualtieri reported calls of service - PD 159 and 3,416 YTD; CSO 59 and 857 YTD; City Crew 2 with 44 YTD. She then stated New Police Chief Charles Bowles would be starting December 5, 2022 and that we have four reserve officers, Officer Frank has resigned. Mayor Gualtieri congratulated Leanne Cox, for being nominated for IT of the Year with APCO.
City Attorney Dublin Hughes reported that he had not had any response from Weston County regarding the 50 pair phone wire. He then referenced the Ackley house and the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
City Clerk/Treasurer Stacy Haggerty had no report.
Public Works Supervisor Greg Stumpff
referenced the Public Works report for
projects and work done. Mr. Stumpff then made a request to hire Scott Thompson at the rate of $16.50 per hour with one year
probation. Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Don Steveson to approve this request. Motion carried. He then requested the approval of hiring Charles Bartlett part time at the rate of $40.00 per hour in the interim of filling the grant writer/administrator position. Don Steveson moved, seconded Ann McColley to approve this request. Motion carried.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS: None
OTHER BUSINESSS: None
CLAIMS AGAINST THE CITY: Don Steveson moved, seconded Tyrel Owens to pay the claims against the City dated November 21, 2022. Motion carried. Tyrel Owens moved, seconded Don Steveson to adjourn this regular meeting of the Newcastle City Council at 8:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Claims: A Spiritual Cleanse, PD carwashes, $30.00; Advanced Drug Testing, drug testing, $78.00; Alpha Communications, Painted Hills tower rent, $95.00; American Business Software, website maintenance, $74.50; American Public Works, membership, $402.00; American Solutions for Business, checks, $275.06; AT&T Mobility, PD cell service, $908.89; BCN, long distance service, $108.36; Black Hills Energy, energy services, $1,843.03; Black Hills Plumbing & Supply, plumbing services, $507.40; Butler Machinery, parts, $7,093.77; CRM, architectural work, $1,585.03; Culligan, bottled water, $52.00; Eastern Wyoming Equipment, parts, $3,285.05; Farnsworth Services, portable sanitation/contract work, $44,225.00; First State Bank, water bond, $49,297.50; Gateway Travel Center, fuel, $6,476.81; Gene’s Lock Shop, PD locks, $8,970.00; Imperial Pump Solutions, Tank 2 repairs, $947.50; Betty Jensen, seamstress repairs, $10.00; Ketel Thorstenson, audit, $8,000.00; Laboratory Corp., laboratory testing, $98.40; Abelardo Magana, mileage, $172.50; Marco, PD copier lease, $1,006.95; Marco Technologies, copier lease, $305.70; Kellie Moran, mileage, $974.38; Municipal Emergency Services, SCBA flow test/batteries, $2,862.86; Neenah Foundry, trench gate, $4,818.81; Newcastle Volunteer Fire, reimburse fuel/training expense, $137.59; Norco, batteries/cylinder rent, $217.25; One Call of Wyoming, CDC Code CON, $47.25; Powder River Energy, energy services, $1,062.60; Cody Raab, deposit refund, $100.00; Range, City share PD phone service, $471.11; Range, phone service, $151.28; Genell Rothleutner, cleaning services, $200.00; Safeguard Business Systems, tax forms, $147.57; David Smith, mileage, $327.50; Michael Staiger, mileage, $482.50; Uline, ice bag, $314.42; Valli, monthly services, $179.16; Verizon, cell phone, $382.43; Becky Vodopich, cleaning services, $300.00; Weston Co. Health Services, drug testing, $5,348.55; WC Treasurer, handling charge/Youth services/Airport expenses, $5,348.55; WY DOT, P6 citations, $73.82; Wyoming Association of Rural Water, mini conference, $154.00; Wyoming First Aid, supplies, $42.45.
Pam Gualtieri, Mayor
ATTEST: City Clerk/Treasurer, Stacy Haggerty
(Publish December 1, 2022)
